HR Advisor
Hales Group
£30,750 per annum
36.25 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 08:45am - 5:00pm
Hybrid Working | Minimum 3 days per week in the office
12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Hales Group are recruiting for an HR Advisor to join our well-established client in Southwold on a maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation renowned for its award-winning products, commitment to sustainability, and strong community values. Offering a flexible hybrid working arrangement, this role combines office-based collaboration with the opportunity to work from home, providing the best of both worlds. As HR Advisor, you will support managers and employees across a broad range of people-related matters, providing professional guidance, coaching and practical HR support to help drive employee engagement and business success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing advice and guidance on policies, procedures and best practice.
- Manage employee relations casework, including absence, disciplinary, grievance and TUPE matters.
- Support managers with investigations, fact-finding, formal meetings and performance management activities.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding and employee retention initiatives.
- Coach and develop managers to build confidence in people management and HR processes.
- Maintain accurate HR records, systems and documentation.
- Manage employee exit processes and ensure smooth offboarding.
- Coordinate, promote and occasionally deliver learning and development activities.
- Produce HR reports, data analysis and insights to support decision-making.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Previous generalist HR experience within a busy, fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confident advising and influencing managers at various levels.
- Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Professional, discreet and committed to maintaining confidentiality.
Why work for Hales Group?
All of our Consultants are committed and experienced in what they do and have been operating in Lowestoft for many years. We treat candidates as our customers and aim to find the right job solution for you.
Hales Group Ltd collects and keeps information from applicants so that we can monitor our recruitment process, ensure compliance with our Equal Opportunities policy, and, when appropriate, send you details of future job opportunities. We keep your name, address, and details of your application. If you do not want us to do this, please contact your local branch.
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